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I've worked in aerospace for 20+ years and always crack up when I hear or read "aerospace grade". Most reels are machined from 6061 alloy which is used very little for structural aircraft components,...

FWIW I think this thread is geared towards trout fishing more than warm water which is where my experience lies. Normally I agree that you should use the rod specified line weight and would have with...

Several of my fishing buddies and I have rods built on this blank and we all fish WF3F lines on them. I fish a Rio Grande on mine, not sure what the other guys are fishing other than WF3F. I can't do...

I fished the South Llano here in Texas in May and while it isn't exactly white water it does have some chutes and such that you have to deal with. I didn't have any problem with the yak, I guess I'm...

Another vote for the TFO TiCr. I've got 'em in 4, 5, 6, and 8 weights and for the dollar spent they can't be beat. TFO's warranty is a thing of beauty as well. I broke a guide on my 4 weight within a...

FWIW, I spent a weekend on the South Llano river here in Texas a couple of weeks ago throwing #6 cone head buggers with a 4 weight TFO TiCr, which is fairly stout for a 4 weight, and it wasn't a bit...